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“The impact will actually be minimal to the majority of users of the football pitch, except for the removal of toilet facilities for spectators and players as well as the difficulty in painting the lines on the pitches, as we need access to water to dilute the paint.

“My personal reaction is immense sadness that someone thinks that this is acceptable behaviour in a wonderful village to live in, coupled with anger.

The damage left at Burford Lodge (Image: TMS)

“I hope that we can get some more information from anyone who might know of who could be responsible.

“This is a beautiful place to live in and we are a close knit community. It is shocking that this has occurred in Elstead."

Another incident like this happened about a month ago where a bench was "smashed up" on the recreation ground. Mr Murphy said he spoke to the parents of the alleged offenders.

If you have any information about the incident on Saturday, call Surrey Police on 101.